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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.87, 912.38 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.87, 912.38 and 334.54 is: 502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.87 : 912.38 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.87/912.38 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.87x = 912.38 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.87x = 305,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,227.61/607.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.13

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